Custodian – St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, Ottawa
About St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church
St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church is a welcoming parish of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, serving the Alta Vista community and beyond. Located at 2345 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, the church offers vibrant worship, meaningful pastoral care, and a range of ministries for individuals and families. Rooted in the Anglican tradition and committed to hospitality, the parish welcomes all who wish to participate in its life and mission.
The Custodian plays a vital role in supporting the life of the parish by ensuring the church property and facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, and welcoming condition that enables worship, rental use, community activities, and parish ministries to flourish.
Purpose
The Custodian ensures that the church property and its facilities are maintained in a welcoming, clean and safe condition, that property systems and other components are maintained cost-effectively in optimum working order, and that any problems with the property or facilities are promptly reported to the Parish Corporation and/or Property Committee co-chairs.
Key Responsibilities
a. Rentals
- Calculate rates based on details provided.
- Rental fulfillment
- Meet renters in advance of events to show them the room, the tables and chairs; discuss layout of furniture, provide cleaning instructions, explain waste disposal system, answer other logistical questions.
- Serve as contact person the renter can call in case of any problems or an emergency.
b. Cleaning
- Ongoing cleaning, as needed : e.g. sweep/vacuum/mop; wash windows.
- Clean after external (paid) rentals, as required: this may take place beyond regularly scheduled hours.
- Order and/or pick up cleaning, waste disposal and paper supplies as required.
c. Waste management
- Collect and separate garbage and recycling from washrooms, hall and kitchen.
- Deliver garbage and recycling waste to the curb on Sunday evenings.
- Retrieve from curb, clean and, if necessary, wash all garbage and recycling containers and return them to their spots.
d. Lock-up
- Lockup: Sunday and Monday, as well as any evening when the custodian’s presence is required for rentals/cleaning support. Custodian will be the backup person for the lockup contractor, as required.
- Advise the Wardens, Incumbent and Parish Administrator as soon as possible of any serious matters and provide advice for resolution, if applicable.
e. Room Preparation
- Prepare rooms (arranging chairs, tables etc.) for committees, group meetings and other Church gatherings, as required.
- Check all areas after use and returning space to the normal set-up.
f. Inspections
- Monitor compliance with fire regulations by: conducting regular inspections of the premises for potential fire hazards; testing emergency lighting; ensuring clear access to all stairways, exits and fire extinguishers.
- Inspect and test all smoke alarms and replace batteries.
- Inspect all fire extinguishers and initial their tags.
g. Minor maintenance & repairs
- Undertake minor maintenance and repairs as they occur.
- Perform planned minor maintenance and cosmetic repairs.
- Maintain a running record of all repairs undertaken.
Reporting & Communications
- Reports to the Parish’s Corporation.
- Ongoing coordination with Parish Administrator and Property Committee co-chairs.
- Participates in Property Committee meetings.
- Liaises with campus partners, as required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of and skill in cleaning procedures and processes, products and equipment.
- Knowledge of basic building maintenance processes or procedures.
- Ability to work independently and be proactive with moderate supervision.
- Physically fit and able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs, work from a tall ladder, kneel, squat and stand to perform duties.
- Familiarity with correct use of protective equipment.
- Satisfy St Thomas the Apostle’s requirements for a clear Police Records Check
Job Details
Position: Parish Custodian
Location: 2345 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7M6
Hours: 25 hours/week
Start Date: To be determined
Compensation: $25/hour
Employment Type: Part-time
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